Keynote

Keynote: “The Potter’s Hands”
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 1-2:30 p.m.

For all program areas

All about how teachers truly do form the future.  I relate everything to stories about how the right potter (teachers) can do anything with any kind of clay (students). How potter’s know when to push, store, and take care of the clay.  The enduring power of pottery to last forever based on how it was formed (what we do as teachers lasts forever…and with that comes great excitement and responsibility).  I address how pottery can be dirty.  How a potter’s hands are tough and can handle anything, but yet so sensitive they can handle even the most diverse circumstances.  I will share stories to guide us in ways to avoid scarring the “clay.” All teachers will be inspired to be "potterers" during the upcoming school year.  

Speaker: Jennifer Stubblefield

A 27-year veteran of a Business Education classroom in KY, Jennifer Stubblefield specialized in teaching courses that lead to industry certifications.  Her classroom efforts led to the development of an award winning, public high school program that was recognized on the State and National levels for outstanding achievements and high rates of success on state-mandated business education tests and industry certification exams. 

After retiring from her classroom position in KY, she accepted a position as the Customer Success Manager for Certiport where she works with teachers across the U.S. as they strive to develop certification programs in various areas.  Jennifer is a frequent speaker at conferences both in the educational and corporate arenas, where she is known for her high-energy, interactive, and motivational workshops.